Events

Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families

Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.

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Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Our volunteers can help you with food and other support. Please bring proof of ID and income, and your own bags.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.00am to 2.30pm

We will be partaking in sports activities, free games, lunch is included and swimming in the afternoon.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.15am to 10.30am

Lots of activities including messy play and free snacks and juice.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.15am to 11.00am

Our trips are designed to be inclusive, accessible and supportive, helping children and young people build confidence, make friends and create lasting memories. For 11 to 16 year olds.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 1.00pm

Benefits support and advice

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A fun filled stay and play session, baby area available. This session includes sensory play, a toast snack and a singalong.
Adults must supervise singalong.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 3.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Bookable sensory space for families or small groups.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Join us for a fun and active summer. Children will take part in exciting activities. They will learn new skills and make friends.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers, young children and babies under the age of 5.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Drop in to talk with us about sexual health and relationships. There will be a learning disability sexual health nurse there too.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Summer Fun at FAR, providing a range of activities for children and young people from the Fenham area.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.00am

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Dodgeball
  • Nerf Games
  • Tag Games
  • Den Building 
  • Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Come to one of our free drop‑in sessions at family hubs.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

For ages 8 to 13 years.

Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance. 

The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages. 

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.

For ages 4-12

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm

We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

We're excited to offer fun, inclusive summer sessions for children and young people with SEND at Hadrian School aged 3 to 12 years old!

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Drop in and weigh your own baby. Please note there are no staff at this drop in. It is self service.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals.  Your child can enjoy:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Dodgeball
  • Nerf Games
  • Tag Games
  • Den Building 
  • Team challenges and lots more fun activities. 

We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities. 

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.00am to 4.30pm

Call in and chat about your application to Newcastle Homes. Things like banding or uploading documents to your application.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.15am to 12.45pm

Learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.00pm

Where every woman belongs. A welcoming space for women from all backgrounds to connect, share and celebrate together.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

A welcoming group for ages 12 to 24 months.
Enjoy free play, singing and snack time.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Information for families on things like benefits, housing, the law and immigration.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am

Join our playful classes, that will get you and your little one moving together in fun and creative ways.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Newcastle Booster Club Summer HAF is fun and engaging. We offer exciting and engaging activities.  

Some of the activities are

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Air-hockey
  • Arts and crafts
  • Organised trips to nearby parks, the aquarium, bowling, minigolf and Adventureland. 

We have a calming space for children to chillout.

We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.

We visit the parks and other interesting places.

For ages 5 to 16 years

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding, breast feeding and weaning.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Join in with this online and low-impact exercise session. For people with Down's Syndrome aged 14+ and their families.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

One hour in the pool with inflatables and one hour in the cafe.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

Learn to speak up for yourself and others. For people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
Printed on June 27th 2026